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OSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
… Now Registrations close 3 weeks prior to class start date. Preferred attendees are New York State local officials, board members and employees of Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Fire Districts, School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsPittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… 63 employees we tested. However officials did not ensure: Payroll certifications were completed in a timely manner. Payroll process inefficiencies were identified and corrected. … and processing of direct deposits. Routinely review the payroll process for efficiency improvement opportunities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2018M-148)
… District is paying health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. Key Findings The District did not pay health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. District officials did not independently verify whether retirees were living and still eligible for coverage. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceTown of Fayette - Long-Term Planning and Information Technology (2019M-234)
Determine whether the Board established adequate longterm plans which appropriately addressed the Towns operational and capital needs and funding sources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/01/town-fayette-long-term-planning-and-information-technology-2019m-234Bemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… officials could have presented the capital project to the voters in a more transparent manner. The Board did not … Present the capital project plan transparently to voters. Properly approve all change orders and competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212City of Peekskill – Financial Condition (2014M-105)
… December 31, 2013. Background The City of Peekskill is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 23,600. It is governed by the City Common Council. Budgeted general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/06/20/city-peekskill-financial-condition-2014m-105Cortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Cortland Housing Authority is located in the City of Cortland in Cortland County and was … low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)
… 2015. Background The Deer Park Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/deer-park-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2016m-166Village of Remsen Audit Follow Up – 2020M-119-F
… village audit remsen follow up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/10/13/village-remsen-audit-follow-2020m-119-fOperational Advisory No. 15
… Subject: Cash Advances Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller … Section 10 of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Cash Advances. Chapter VII – State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables Section 10 – Cash Advances A – Cash Advance Overview B – Establishing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advancesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the size of district operations this is a dangerously low level. Auditors also found that district officials did … to meet short-term cash flow needs, incurring $150,000 in interest costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Lincoln - Town Clerk (2023M-31)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lincoln (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for, … Determine whether the Town of Lincoln Town Town Clerk Clerk properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-town-clerk-2023m-31Town of Canandaigua – Fund Balance, Water Operations and Information Technology (2017M-109)
… water operations are tracked in the Town’s accounting software, separate fund balance records for each water district are not maintained in the software. The Board has adopted acceptable IT use policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/29/town-canandaigua-fund-balance-water-operations-and-information-technology-2017m-109Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… and $445,993 for the water fund. Key Finding We tested 16 purchases totaling $408,028 made in the 2011-12 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over District financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within … other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Village of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… preparation. The Board did not ensure that the former or current Clerk-Treasurer filed the AUD in a timely manner. Also, the current Clerk-Treasurer did not file the 2013-14 or 2014-15 … following year. The Mayor did not ensure that the proper rates of pay were paid or certify the payrolls from April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the following school district audits have been issued. Alexander Central School District – Financial Management … statutes. Appropriations were overestimated by a total of $7 million from 2015-16 through 2018-19. An average of $500,000 of fund balance was appropriated each year, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… and paid for by taxpayers," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… payroll data helps facilitate an equitable, and timelier, allocation of payroll costs across various federal projects. … benefits received. Agencies should be aware that this allocation of costs may have an impact on future agency specific federal cost allocation plans. For additional detailed information, see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationII.3.C Budget Execution – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… “no monies appropriated by this chapter shall be available for payment until a certificate of approval has been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3c-budget-execution